Tobias Otieno debuts for Tormenta in USA

Kenyan midfielder Tobias Otieno made his debut for his new side Tormenta FC in a two-all draw against Forward Madison in a USL League One match on Monday morning.Otieno was introduced at the start of the second half for Alex Morell as Tormenta led courtesy of Jake Dengler headed goal after just 13 minutes.##NAJAVA_MECA_6463399##10 minutes into the second half, Michael Maldonado leveled scores for Madison to get his side back into contention for the tie, which they did as they took the lead with eight minutes left to play in regular time though Rojay Smith.46′ | We’re back at it for the second half, and we’ve got our first change of the night!#ForThe912 | 1-0 pic.twitter.com/1nF8NkQjrt— Tormenta FC (@Tormenta_FC) June 20, 2022 The hosts equalized four minutes later to grab a point in the match, this time, just like in the case of the visitors, the first goal scorer being the provider.In the build-up to Tormenta’s second goal, Otieno was fouled in his own half prompting calls for a foul by his teammates but Jake Dengler carried the ball forward for Kingsford Adjei who made no mistake as he found the back of the net with a sumptuous strike.The former Union Omaha player switched clubs in February this year but linked up with his teammates late for the season in May due to logistical issues which explains why he had to make his debut 11 matches into the season.HOLY KINGSFORD 👑@KingsfordA pulls @Tormenta_FC level in Statesboro!#TRMvMAD // #WeAreOne pic.twitter.com/d51lSleKi0— USL League One (@USLLeagueOne) June 20, 2022 The 23-year-old had been with Omaha for the last two years after joining the third-tier side from Gor Mahia and established himself as a key player, even scoring in the final match last season as they were crowned champions. He really is Marvelous! Aston Villa star is building a sports complex in his native ZimbabweThe Kenya U23 international started his career at Sony Sugar FC youth team before earning promotion to the senior side where he went on to establish himself. Gor Mahia came calling in 2019 and he obliged, featuring for the record Kenyan champions for half a season before migrating to the US to join Omaha.Tormenta play Union Omaha next weekend where Otieno will have a chance to play against his former side.

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